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This is UCLA Baseball2007 Schedule 2Media Information 3Season Outlook 4Roster 6Jackie Robinson Stadium, Facilities 8Head Coach John Savage 12Assistant Coaches 14Player Bios 18

The 2006 SeasonThe Year in Pictures 342006 Fall Signees 36Game-by-Game Results 37Statistics 38Game Summaries 40Superlatives 42Pac-10 Review 44Honors and Rankings 482007 Opponents 50

Big League BruinsBruins the Major Leagues 58Bruins in the Minor Leagues 63Bruins in the MLB Draft 64

History and RecordsGame-by-Game Results 66Head Coach History 72Starting Lineups History 74Year-by-Year Leaders 76School Records 80Bruin All-Stars and Honors 83All-Pac-10 Selections 84Team USA and UCLA 85NCAA Tournament History 86UCLA Baseball History 90Jackie Robinson’s Legacy 98Letterwinners 99

General InformationBruin Varsity Club, Hall of Fame 102Athletic Administration 104The UCLA Experience i

Location J.D. Morgan Center, P.O. Box 24044 Los Angeles, CA 90024-0044Athletics Switchboard (310) 825-8699Central Ticket Office (310) 825-2101Acting Chancellor Norman AbramsDirector of Athletics Dan GuerreroSenior Women’s Administrator Petrina LongFaculty Athletic Rep. Donald MorrisonEvent Management Dave MartinezHome Field (capacity) Jackie Robinson Stadium (1,250) Press Box Phone (310) 794-8213Enrollment 36,890Founded 1919Colors Blue and GoldNickname BruinsConference Pacific-10National Affiliation NCAA Division IHead Coach (Alma Mater) John Savage (Nevada ‘91)

Record at UCLA (Years) 48-66 (two years)Career Record 136-150-1 (five years)Assistant Coaches Brian Green (3rd year) Matt Jones (3nd year) P.C. Shaw (2nd year)Sports Information Director Marc DellinsBaseball Contact Alex TimiraosSID E-mail [email protected] Phone (310) 206-4008SID Fax (310) 825-8664Website www.uclabruins.com24-hour results hotline (UCLA FanFone) (310) 825-85752006 Overall Record 33-252006 Conference Record 13-10 (3rd)Lettermen Returning/Lost 22/17Conference Championships 6NCAA Playoff Appearances 12College World Series 2 (1969, 1997)

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CREDITS: The 2007 UCLA baseball media guide was written, edited, compiled and designed by Alex Timiraos, Sports Information Assistant. Photography by ASUCLA Campus Studio (Don Liebig, Scott Quintard and Todd Cheney) and Larry Goren. Printing by Marina Graphics Center. Front cover and front inside and back inside covers designed by Alex Timiraos. Special thanks to Getty Images, ASUCLA Photography, Andrew Bernstein, the Los Angeles Visitors and Convention Bureau and Don Liebig for their photos in the UCLA Experience, and a special thanks to Dennis Hubbard for his photos from the College World Series. Photos in the Big League Bruins section courtesy of Major League Baseball, its respective teams and their pho-tographers (including Miles Kennedy, Jonathan Wiley, Brad Newton, Missy Mikulecky and Mark Langill).

PURCHASE: Copies of the baseball media guide can be purchased in person at UCLA’s Sports Information Office for $8. By mail, make checks payable for $10 to UC Regents and mail to UCLA Sports Informa-tion Office, Baseball Guide, P.O. Box 24044, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Please include your name and return address.

MEDIA REQUESTS: To request a credential for a UCLA baseball game or to schedule an interview with a player or coach, please call Alex Timiraos at (310) 206-4008. Players and coaches are available for interviews before practice, which usually begins at 1:30 p.m. They will be available for interviews after each game, following the team meeting. Visiting radio stations can activate a line in the radio booth, located on the first-base side of the stadium by notifying Alex Timiraos and then calling Verizon at (800) 344-4831.

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2007 Schedule

DAy DATE OPPOnEnT SITE TIMESaturday January 27 Alumni Jackie Robinson Stadium 12:00 p.m.Friday February 2 Winthrop Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday February 3 Winthrop Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Sunday February 4 Winthrop Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Friday February 9 Miami Coral Gables, Fla. 4:00 p.m.Saturday February 10 Miami Coral Gables, Fla. 4:30 p.m.Sunday February 11 Miami Coral Gables, Fla. 10:00 a.m.Tuesday February 13 UC Riverside Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Friday February 16 East Carolina Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday February 17 East Carolina Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Sunday February 18 East Carolina Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Tuesday February 20 Long Beach State Long Beach, Calif. 6:30 p.m.Wednesday February 21 St. Paul University (Japan) Exhibition Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Friday February 23 Cal State Fullerton Fullerton, Calif. 7:00 p.m.Saturday February 24 Cal State Fullerton Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Sunday February 25 Cal State Fullerton Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Friday March 9 Mississippi Oxford, Miss. 4:30 p.m.Saturday March 10 Mississippi Oxford, Miss. 11:30 a.m.Sunday March 11 Mississippi Oxford, Miss. 10:00 a.m.Tuesday March 13 Long Beach State Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Friday March 16 San Diego State San Diego, Calif. 6:00 p.m.Saturday March 17 San Diego State San Diego, Calif. 1:00 p.m.Sunday March 18 San Diego State San Diego, Calif. 1:00 p.m.Saturday March 24 Pacific Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Sunday March 25 Pacific Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Monday March 26 Pacific Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Friday March 30 *Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 6:00 p.m.Saturday March 31 *Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 1:00 p.m.Sunday April 1 *Stanford Palo Alto, Calif. 1:00 p.m.Thursday April 5 *Washington Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Friday April 6 *Washington Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday April 7 *Washington Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Tuesday April 10 UC Irvine Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Friday April 13 *USC Los Angeles, Calif. 7:00 p.m.Saturday April 14 *USC Los Angeles, Calif. 1:30 p.m.Sunday April 15 *USC Los Angeles, Calif. 1:00 p.m.Tuesday April 17 Pepperdine Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Friday April 20 Cal State Northridge Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday April 21 Cal State Northridge Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Sunday April 22 Cal State Northridge Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Tuesday April 24 UC Riverside Riverside, Calif. 6:00 p.m.Friday April 27 *Arizona Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday April 28 *Arizona Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Sunday April 29 *Arizona Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Tuesday May 1 UC Irvine Irvine, Calif. 6:00 p.m.Friday May 4 *California Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday May 5 *California Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Sunday May 6 *California Jackie Robinson Stadium 1:00 p.m.Tuesday May 8 Pepperdine Malibu, Calif. 3:00 p.m.Friday May 11 *Arizona State Tempe, Ariz. 7:00 p.m.Saturday May 12 *Arizona State Tempe, Ariz. 6:00 p.m.Sunday May 13 *Arizona State Tempe, Ariz. 1:00 p.m.Friday May 18 *Washington State Pullman, Wash. 5:30 p.m.Saturday May 19 *Washington State Pullman, Wash. 2:00 p.m.Sunday May 20 *Washington State Pullman, Wash. 12:00 p.m.Friday May 25 *Oregon State Jackie Robinson Stadium 6:00 p.m.Saturday May 26 *Oregon State Jackie Robinson Stadium 2:00 p.m.Sunday May 27 *Oregon State Jackie Robinson Stadium 12:00 p.m.Fri. – Sun. June 1 – 3 NCAA Regionals TBD TBDFri. – Sun. June 8 – 10 NCAA Super Regionals TBD TBDFri. – Mon. June 15 – 25 College World Series Omaha, Neb. TBD*Indicates Pac-10 Conference gameAll game times are Pacific.

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Media Information

NewspapersLos Angeles Times202 West First St.Los Angeles, CA 90053(p)213-237-7145(f)213-237-7876sports.latimes.com

Orange County Register625 N. Grand Ave.Santa Ana, CA 92711(p)714-796-7817(f)714-565-6765ocregister.com

Los Angeles Daily newsPO Box 4200Woodland Hills, CA 91365(p)818-713-3600(f)818-713-3436dailynews.com

Riverside Press Enterprise3512 14th St.Riverside, CA 92502(p)909-368-9533(f)909-368-9029pe.com

South Bay Daily Breeze5215 Torrance Blvd.Torrance, CA 90509(p)310-540-4201(f)310-540-3067www.dailybreeze.com

Long Beach Press Telegram604 Pine Ave.Long Beach, CA 90844(p)562-499-1338(f)562-437-8914presstelegram.com

UCLA’s Primary Media OutletsPasadena Star news San Gabriel Valley Tribune1210 N. Azusa Canyon Rd.West Covina, CA 91790(p)626-962-8811(f)626-856-2758pasadenastarnews.comsgvtribune.com

UCLA Daily Bruin308 Westwood PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90024(p)310-825-2095(f)310-206-0906dailybruin.ucla.edu

National NewspapersAssociated Press221 So. Figueroa, S 300Los Angeles, CA 90012(p)213-626-1200(f)213-346-0200ap.org

USA Today10877 Wilshire #406Los Angeles, CA 90024(p)310-443-8900(f)310-443-8923usatoday.com

Baseball OutletsBaseball America600 S. Duke Street, Box 2089Durham, NC 27702(p)919-682-9635(f)919-682-2880baseballamerica.com

Collegiate BaseballP.O. Box 50566Tucson, AZ 95703(p)520-623-4530(f)520-624-5501collegiatebaseball.com

Baseball Weekly1000 Wilson Blvd. 21st Fl.Arlington, VA 22229(p)800-872-3410ext.4495(f)703-558-4677baseballweekly.com

College Baseball InsiderP.O. Box 8235Richmond, VA 23226collegebaseballinsider.com

Television StationsKCBS (Ch. 2)6121 Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90028(p)323-460-3252(f)323-460-3337

nBC4 (Ch. 4)3000 W. Alameda Ave.Burbank, CA 91523(p)818-840-4237(f)818-840-3076

KABC (Ch. 7)500 Circle Seven Dr.Glendale, CA 91201(p)818-863-7677(f)818-863-7889

KTLA (Ch. 5)5800 Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90028(p)323-460-5907(f)323-460-5333

KCAL (Ch. 9)5515 Melrose Ave.Hollywood, CA 90038(p)323-960-3848(f)323-469-4979

KTTV (Ch. 11)1999 S. Bundy Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90025(p)310-584-2030(f)310-584-2450

KCOP (Ch. 13)915 N. La Brea Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90038(p)323-850-2222x6(f)323-850-1265

Fox Sports net West111 S. Figueroa Ste. 108Los Angeles, CA 90015(p)213-143-7800(f)213-763-4633

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College Sports Television Chelsea Piers, Pier 62New York, NY 10011(p)212-342-8760

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KSPn (ESPn Radio)3321 S. LaCienegaLos Angeles, CA 90016(p)310-840-2492(f)310-558-5648

uclaradio.com308 Westwood PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90024(p)310-825-9104

Sports Information

Alex Timiraos enters his first season as the UCLA baseball sports informa-tion director. Timiraos’ responsibilities include arranging all baseball media requests, main-taining UCLA’s official athletics website (ucla-bruins.com), writing weekly press releases and game notes, working as the official scorekeeper at all home games, compiling statistics and man-aging the press box at Jackie Robinson Stadium. He also serves as the sports information director for the men’s water polo team.

Timiraos began working in sports information as an undergraduate at Boston College before earn-ing a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication in May 2006. As a student assistant in the BC media relations office, he assisted with various duties for BC’s nationally-ranked football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey teams. Timiraos worked in the press box at all home football games on the scorer’s table at men’s and women’s basketball home games.

In 2005-06, Timiraos served as the media relations

Marketing

Andy Lempart begins his second season as the marketing coordina-tor for UCLA baseball in 2007. In the fall, Lem-part served a similar role for the UCLA men’s and women’s soccer teams.

While also doubling as the Group Ticket Sales Manager, Lempart has been responsible for the oversight of such community programs as Public Safety Day, Regional Alumni

Day, Senior Citizen Day, and Veterans & Armed Forces Appreciation Day. This spring he will handle all marketing responsibilities for the Bruin baseball program including game-day promotions, in-game production, community, and youth events.

Lempart began as a marketing assistant at UCLA in the summer of 2005 after earning his Master of Arts in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Management from San Jose State University earlier in the year.

While completing his degree, Lempart worked as a marketing assistant in the San Jose State University Athletics Department where he handled in-game promotions for football and served as the marketing coordinator for men’s basketball. He was also an active member in the San Jose State Sport Management Club.

A native of Northampton, Mass., Lempart gradu-ated from Westfield State College (Mass.) with Cum Laude Honors and received a Bachelor’s of Science in Movement Science, Sport, and Leisure Studies in May of 2002. Lempart can be reached in his office at (310) 206-7916.

contact for the men’s and women’s ski teams and the women’s rowing team. In March 2006, he ac-companied the women’s basketball team to the NCAA Tournament’s first and second rounds and “Sweet 16.” When Boston College hosted the men’s basketball NCAA Tournament’s first and second rounds in March 2003 at Boston’s Fleetcenter, Ti-miraos assisted with various media relations duties. He also served as the public address announcer at home volleyball, women’s ice hockey, baseball and softball games for three seasons.

Timiraos, 23, graduated from Loyola High School of Los Angeles in 2002 and lives in Santa Monica.


Season Outlook

After reaching the NCAA Malibu Regional last June, the 2007 UCLA baseball team has welcomed 13 newcomers and looks to build upon its recent success. Led by third-year head coach John Savage, the Bruins will face one of the country’s most challenging schedules, highlighted by non-conference road trips to Miami and Mississippi.

Less than one year after flying under the radar to finish third in the Pac-10 Conference, the Bruins have caught the attention of many in the college baseball world. After having inked the fifth-ranked recruiting class in 2005 (as rated by Baseball America), the UCLA coaching staff landed the No. 13 class in 2006. A strong blend of experienced veterans and talented newcomers will prove vital to the Bruins’ success this spring.

The 2006 squad helped lay the foundation and pave the way for consistent success. The Bruins were the only Pac-10 team to win each of its home series against Pac-10 opponents – series victories over Washington State, No. 10 Arizona State, USC and NCAA Super Regional finalist Stanford. UCLA finished its regular-season with an 8-11 record versus teams ranked in Baseball America’s final top-25 poll. Only Oregon State played more games against such top-25 ranked ballclubs.

“We are very optimistic about our season,” Savage said. “I think that we have questions to be answered on the mound. The major question being, how do you replace last year’s aces – Dave Huff and Hector Ambriz? If we can do that, then I think that we look to have a successful season.”

PitchingLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/10Starters Returning/Lost: 1/3

Savage understands the importance of a strong, deep pitching rotation, particularly after losing Huff (first-round selection) and Ambriz (fifth-round selection) to the 2006 MLB Draft. In 2007, the Bruins will look for senior Tyson Brummett to lead the way as the Friday night starter. Last season, the right-hander from Salem, Utah, posted a 4.52 ERA in 97.2 innings pitched.

“He anchored our Sunday spot last season and really did a terrific job,” Savage said. In addition to Brummett, UCLA welcomes the addition of Charles Brewer, a right-handed pitcher from Paradise Valley, Ariz., who compiled a 33-0 high school pitching record. Having led Chapparal High School to three consecutive state titles, the Bruins hope that Brewer can rise to the occasion in 2007.

“Charles has great command of three pitches,” Savage said. “He never lost in high school and carries a winning demeanor and presence about him. We really look forward to watching him pitch this season.”The Bruins hope that junior right-hander Brant Rustich can return to full health

in 2007 after having missed last season with a finger injury on his throwing hand. Slated as the team’s closer this spring, Rustich provides added depth and talent to UCLA’s bullpen.

“Brant’s got a power arm and two great pitches – an outstanding fastball and a power slider,” Savage said. “We are hoping for him to be our closer. He’s healthy and should be 100 percent when we begin our season.”

UCLA returns seniors Kevin Brophy and Paul Schmidt and sophomore Jason Novak. Last season, Novak appeared in 23 games as a freshman (notching four starts) and logged 38.2 innings. Schmidt pitched in 11 games, recording six strikeouts and a 2.25 ERA. After redshirting the 2006 season, sophomore Brendan Lafferty will compete for playing time and may emerge as one of UCLA’s regular starting pitchers. Savage also hopes to see one of several true freshmen emerge as either a starting pitcher or go-to guy out of the bullpen.

“Matt Drummond is a guy who has a tremendous future at UCLA,” Savage said. “He throws four pitches for strikes and has great command of his secondary pitches.”

CatchersLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 2/1Starters Returning/Lost: 1/0

Anchored by first-team All-Pac-10 selection Ryan Babineau, the Bruins have every reason to believe they will be successful not only in 2007, but also down the road. As a true freshman in 2006, Babineau started all but two of UCLA’s regular-season contests (56) and did not commit an error in 445 chances (390 putouts, 55 assists). The Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., product posted a .258 batting average and hit .333 in UCLA’s final 25 contests.

Aside from Babineau, UCLA welcomes junior Brent Dean, a transfer from Los Angeles Harbor JC, and returns redshirt junior Sam Ray. At L.A. Harbor, Dean earned All-South Coast Conference first-team honors after collecting a .276 batting average, three home runs and 28 RBI.

“We feel very good about our catching situation,” Savage said. “We return a first-team All-Pac-10 performer in Ryan Babineau. We brought in Brent Dean, a very experienced junior college catcher who is a tough-minded catch-and-throw receiver. With Ryan, Brent and the veteran presence of Sam Ray, we feel that we’re very deep.”

InfieldersLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/3Starters Returning/Lost: 3/1

Around the infield, UCLA features a strong combination of experience and depth. Senior Tim Stewart returns at first base after having registered a .301 batting average in his first season as a Bruin last spring. The former UC Irvine transfer started 36 games at first base in 2006 and provided several clutch hits for the Bruins one year ago.

“Tim is a very experienced and polished hitter who has played in two NCAA Regionals,” Savage said. “He had success in the Pac-10 last year, and we hope that Tim builds off his experience.”

The Bruins welcome freshman Casey Haerther, who will compete for playing time as either a first baseman or designated hitter. The standout from nearby Chaminade High School (West Hills, Calif.) hit .554 as a senior and was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 34th round of the 2006 MLB Draft.

“Casey is a terrific hitter who led our team in offense over the fall,” Savage said. “We look for him to be a big threat, possibly as the designated hitter, in the middle of our lineup.”

A third option at first base (or at designated hitter) could be Mickey Weisser, a transfer from Sierra Junior College in Northern California. Described by Coach Savage as a “very accomplished hitter” and a “very tough out,” Weisser led the Big-7 Conference last season with a .420 batting average and a .535 on-base percentage.

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Season Outlook

With the departure of last year’s second baseman (Sean Smith, senior, drafted in 21st round), the Bruins welcome junior Alden Carrithers, a two-year standout at UC Santa Barbara. Last season, Carrithers started 53 of 54 games in the infield for the Gauchos and earned All-Big West second-team accolades. As a sophomore, he led UC Santa Barbara with a .465 on-base percentage.

“Alden is a very gifted player, defensively, as well as a left-handed offensive threat who can run,” Savage said. “We also have Corey Ashner, who has really developed into a solid player after redshirting last season. He had a terrific fall.”

The left side of UCLA’s infield proved to be a major strength in 2006 – both at the plate and on the diamond. Shortstop Brandon Crawford and third baseman Jermaine Curtis led the Bruins in multiple offensive categories, and Crawford was selected to play for the U.S. National Team over the summer. The Pleasanton, Calif., resident started at shortstop in all 58 games, recording a .318 average at the plate and superb defensive skills.

“Crawford is certainly a five tool player,” Savage said. “He’s got a great glove with a plus arm and great range. He proved all that last season. As a middle of the lineup hitter, he’s a potent offensive threat who will be a catalyst for our team this season.”

Curtis led all UCLA regulars with a .336 batting average in 2006 and led all Bruin starters with a .473 on-base percentage (fourth in the Pac-10). The Fontana, Calif., product gained 10 pounds in the offseason and should continue to impress this spring.

“Jermaine was our best hitter, by average, and he’s a very tough out,” Savage said. “Over the summer and fall, he improved defensively and improved his strength. We hope to see Jermaine bring his game to a higher level in 2007.”

OutfieldLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/3Starters Returning/Lost: 1/2

Despite losing center fielder Josh Roenicke and right fielder Chris Jensen (both seniors, selected in the MLB Draft), the Bruins return a deep, talented and versatile outfield this spring. Led by veterans Tim Murphy and Blair Dunlap, both of which saw playing time as freshmen in 2006, the outfield positions should be one of UCLA’s strengths.

Prior to getting hit by a pitch on the wrist on Feb. 14, 2006, versus UC Riverside, sophomore Tim Murphy showed immense potential. In his first game as a Bruin (season opener), he went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored and one home run. Murphy finished the series 6-for-10 with one double and one home run.

“I think everybody saw the promise that Tim had in the two opening series against Fresno State and Miami,” Savage said. “We think that he is a legitimate left-handed power-hitting outfielder who can really throw. Tim had a great fall in the field and on the mound. Tim is a solid two-way player.”

Blair Dunlap started 26 games last season (20 in left field and six at designated hitter) and should begin the 2007 season as UCLA’s starting center field. Dunlap recorded a .300 batting average in 100 at-bats as a true freshman and looks to build upon his promising first-year campaign.

“He’s a great right-handed hitter who can run very well,” Savage said. “We have quite a bit of versatility when you talk about Crawford, Carrithers and Dunlap – three guys who can all run very well.”

Freshman Gabe Cohen could vie for playing time this spring and looks to be in the Bruins’ long-term plans. As a senior at El Camino Real High School, Cohen hit .341 and totaled eight doubles, four home runs and 30 RBI. Described by Coach Savage as a “future guy for us,” Cohen displays tremendous bat speed at the plate.

Sophomore Cody Decker will move from the infield and designated hitter role to left field. In limited playing time last season, the Santa Monica High School product displayed tremendous power and will be a key offensive threat for UCLA. Decker spent the fall season adjusting to his new position and should become a force in the Bruins’ potent batting lineup.

“Playing left field is a new position for him, but we feel comfortable that he can play in the outfield,” Savage said. “He hit over .300 for us last year and has significant power.”

Along with Decker, Dunlap, Murphy and Cohen, other players who could see playing time in the outfield include freshman Jeff Rapoport and Weisser. Described by Savage as the fastest player on the team, Rapoport was a standout two-sport athlete (football and baseball) at Westlake High School who earned 2006 Louisville Slugger All-America honors and 2005 AFLAC All-America accolades.

“Jeff Rapoport is a tremendous athlete,” Savage said. “He’s very similar to Blair Dunlap when you talk about a skilled athlete who is right-handed.”

2007 ScheduleHome Games: 30Road Games: 26

After having faced the toughest schedule in the nation last season (according to Boyd’s World), the Bruins face an equally-challenging 56-game slate in 2007. Not only does UCLA travel to Miami (Coral Gables, Fla.) and Ole Miss (Oxford, Miss.), but the Bruins play on the road at Pac-10 foes Stanford, USC, Arizona State and Washington State.

“I don’t think that anybody will have a tougher road schedule than we will have in 2007,” Savage said.

UCLA’s 2007 schedule also features 25 games (against nine teams) which competed in the 2006 NCAA Regionals. Likewise, the Bruins will play 15 games against opponents which advanced to the 2006 NCAA Super Regionals (Miami, Cal State Fullerton, Mississippi, Stanford and Oregon State).

“Last year, we had the number-one schedule in the country,” Savage said. “Our program really grew last season because of the schedule and how it prepared us for Pac-10 play. Everybody saw the benefits of playing a great schedule.”

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Rosters

Numerical

AlphabeticalNo. Name Pos. Yr. B/T Ht./Wt Hometown (Last School)10 Corey Ashner INF RS Fr. R/R 5-11/165 Leawood, Kan. (Blue Valley North HS)12 Ryan Babineau C So. R/R 6-2/200 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Etiwanda HS)25 Charles Brewer RHP Fr. R/R 6-5/185 Paradise Valley, Ariz. (Chaparral HS)7 Gavin Brooks LHP/OF Fr. L/L 6-3/200 Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista HS)41 Kevin Brophy RHP Sr. R/R 6-0/180 Menifee, Calif. (Paloma Valley HS)23 Tyson Brummett RHP Sr. R/R 6-1/170 Salem, Utah (Central Arizona CC)11 Alden Carrithers INF Jr. L/R 5-10/165 Portland, Ore. (UC Santa Barbara)38 Garett Claypool RHP Fr. R/R 6-2/180 West Hills, Calif. (El Camino Real HS)44 Gabe Cohen OF Fr. R/R 6-2/205 Woodland Hills, Calif. (El Camino Real HS)3 Brandon Crawford INF So. L/R 6-2/195 Pleasanton, Calif. (Foothill HS)1 Jermaine Curtis INF So. R/R 6-1/190 Fontana, Calif. (AB Miller HS)16 Brent Dean C Jr. R/R 6-0/195 Torrance, Calif (L.A. Harbor JC)6 Cody Decker OF/1B So. R/R 6-0/220 Santa Monica, Calif. (Santa Monica HS)5 Brady Dolan OF RS Jr. R/R 6-1/190 Reno, Nev. (Sierra CC)8 Matthew Drummond LHP Fr. L/L 6-1/170 Paso Robles, Calif. (Paso Robles HS)9 Blair Dunlap OF So. R/R 6-0/185 Mission Viejo, Calif. (Santa Margarita HS)20 Raul Duran OF Fr. R/R 6-2/200 Santa Ana, Calif. (Saddleback JC)14 Casey Haerther INF Fr. R/R 6-2/220 Chatsworth, Calif. (Chaminade HS)26 J.D. Haver RHP Fr. R/R 6-5/200 Long Beach, Calif. (Wilson HS)34 Brendan Lafferty LHP RS So. L/L 6-4/210 Riverside, Calif. (Riverside Poly HS)24 Tim Murphy OF/LHP So. L/L 6-2/205 Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista HS)19 Eddie Murray INF So. R/R 5-9/160 Artesia, Calif. (Gahr HS)40 Jason Novak RHP So. R/R 6-2/200 Agoura, Calif. (Agoura HS)4 Will Penniall OF RS Sr. S/R 5-11/175 La Canada, Calif. (La Canada HS)36 Dustin Quist OF RS Fr. R/R 6-1/215 Fresno, Calif. (Central HS)29 Jeff Rapoport OF Fr. R/R 6-0/180 Westlake Village, Calif (Westlake HS)33 Sam Ray C RS Jr. R/R 5-11/195 Clayton, Calif. (Clayton HS)21 Nolan Rouse INF RS Sr. R/R 6-2/185 Diamond Bar, Calif. (Mt. SAC JC)28 Brant Rustich RHP RS Jr. R/R 6-6/230 El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont)50 Paul Schmidt LHP Sr. L/L 6-1/210 Las Vegas, Nev. (Mesa CC)27 Tim Stewart INF Sr. R/R 6-2/220 Santa Ana, Calif. (UC Irvine)32 Andy Suiter LHP RS Fr. L/L 6-1/195 Woodside, Calif (Menlo HS)15 Justin Uribe LHP/OF Fr. L/L 5-11/180 Santa Ana, Calif. (Foothill HS)18 Mickey Weisser 1B/OF Jr. L/L 5-10/195 Rocklin, Calif. (Sierra JC)35 Jason Zinser RHP RS So. R/R 6-8/215 San Diego, Calif. (La Jolla Country Day HS)

Head Coach: 22 John Savage (3rd season)Assistant Coaches: 2 Brian Green (3rd season) 31 Matt Jones (3rd season) 17 P.C. Shaw (2nd season)

No. Name Pos. Yr. B/T Ht./Wt Hometown (Last School)1 Jermaine Curtis INF So R/R 6-1/190 Fontana, Calif. (AB Miller HS)3 Brandon Crawford INF So. L/R 6-2/195 Pleasanton, Calif. (Foothill HS)4 Will Penniall OF RS Sr. S/R 5-11/175 La Canada, Calif. (La Canada HS)5 Brady Dolan OF RS Jr. R/R 6-1/190 Reno, Nev. (Sierra CC)6 Cody Decker OF/1B So. R/R 6-0/220 Santa Monica, Calif. (Santa Monica HS)7 Gavin Brooks LHP/OF Fr. L/L 6-3/200 Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista HS)8 Matthew Drummond LHP Fr. L/L 6-1/170 Paso Robles, Calif. (Paso Robles HS)9 Blair Dunlap OF So. R/R 6-0/185 Mission Viejo, Calif. (Santa Margarita HS)10 Corey Ashner INF RS Fr. R/R 5-11/165 Leawood, Kan. (Blue Valley North HS)11 Alden Carrithers INF Jr. L/R 5-10/165 Portland, Ore. (UC Santa Barbara)12 Ryan Babineau C So. R/R 6-2/200 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Etiwanda HS)14 Casey Haerther INF Fr. R/R 6-2/220 Chatsworth, Calif. (Chaminade HS)15 Justin Uribe LHP/OF Fr. L/L 5-11/180 Santa Ana, Calif. (Foothill HS)16 Brent Dean C Jr. R/R 6-0/195 Torrance, Calif. (L.A. Harbor JC)18 Mickey Weisser 1B/OF Jr. L/L 5-10/195 Rocklin, Calif. (Sierra JC)19 Eddie Murray INF So. R/R 5-9/160 Artesia, Calif. (Gahr HS)20 Raul Duran OF Fr. R/R 6-2/200 Santa Ana, Calif. (Saddleback JC)21 Nolan Rouse INF RS Sr. R/R 6-2/185 Diamond Bar, Calif. (Mt. SAC JC)23 Tyson Brummett RHP Sr. R/R 6-1/170 Salem, Utah (Central Arizona CC)24 Tim Murphy OF/LHP So. L/L 6-2/205 Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista HS)25 Charles Brewer RHP Fr. R/R 6-5/185 Paradise Valley, Ariz. (Chaparral HS)26 J.D. Haver RHP Fr. R/R 6-5/200 Long Beach, Calif. (Wilson HS)27 Tim Stewart INF Sr. R/R 6-2/220 Santa Ana, Calif. (UC Irvine)28 Brant Rustich RHP RS Jr. R/R 6-6/230 El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont)29 Jeff Rapoport OF Fr. R/R 6-0/180 Westlake Village, Calif (Westlake HS)32 Andy Suiter LHP RS Fr. L/L 6-1/195 Woodside, Calif (Menlo HS)33 Sam Ray C RS Jr. R/R 5-11/195 Clayton, Calif. (Clayton HS)34 Brendan Lafferty LHP RS So. L/L 6-4/210 Riverside, Calif. (Riverside Poly HS)35 Jason Zinser RHP RS So. R/R 6-8/215 San Diego, Calif. (La Jolla Country Day HS)36 Dustin Quist OF RS Fr. R/R 6-1/215 Fresno, Calif. (Central HS)38 Garett Claypool RHP Fr. R/R 6-2/180 West Hills, Calif. (El Camino Real HS)40 Jason Novak RHP So. R/R 6-2/200 Agoura, Calif. (Agoura HS)41 Kevin Brophy RHP Sr. R/R 6-0/180 Menifee, Calif. (Paloma Valley HS)44 Gabe Cohen OF Fr. R/R 6-2/205 Woodland Hills, Calif. (El Camino Real HS)50 Paul Schmidt LHP Sr. L/L 6-1/210 Las Vegas, Nev. (Mesa CC)


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#1 • Jermaine Curtis • So. • INFFontana, Calif. (AB Miller HS)

#3 • Brandon Crawford • So. • INFPleasanton, Calif. (Foothill HS)

#4 • Will Penniall • RS Sr. • OFLa Canada, Calif. (La Canada HS)

#5 • Brady Dolan • RS Jr. • OFReno, Nev. (Sierra CC)

#6 • Cody Decker • So. OF/1BSanta Monica, Calif. (Santa Monica HS)

#7 • Gavin Brooks • Fr. • LHP/OFVista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista HS)

#8 • Matthew Drummond • Fr. • LHPPaso Robles, Calif. (Paso Robles HS)

#9 • Blair Dunlap • So. • OFMission Viejo, Calif. (Santa Margarita HS)

#10 • Corey Ashner • RS Fr. • INFLeawood, Kan. (Blue Valley North HS)

#11 • Alden Carrithers • Jr. • INFPortland, Ore. (UC Santa Barbara)

#12 • Ryan Babineau • So. • CRancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Etiwanda HS)

#14 • Casey Haerther • Fr. • INFChatsworth, Calif. (Chaminade HS)

#15 • Justin Uribe • Fr. • LHP/OFSanta Ana, Calif. (Foothill HS)

#16 • Brent Dean • Jr. • CTorrance, Calif. (L.A. Harbor JC)

#18 • Mickey Weisser • Jr. • 1B/OFRocklin, Calif. (Sierra JC)

#19 • Eddie Murray • So. • INFArtesia, Calif. (Gahr HS)

#20 • Raul Duran • Fr. • OFSanta Ana, Calif. (Saddleback HS)

#21 • Nolan Rouse • RS Sr. • INFDiamond Bar, Calif. (Mt. SAC JC)

#23 • Tyson Brummett • Sr. • RHPSalem, Utah (Central Arizona CC)

#24 • Tim Murphy • So. • OF/LHPVista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista HS)

#25 • Charles Brewer • Fr. • RHPParadise Valley, Ariz. (Chaparral HS)

#26 • J.D. Haver • Fr. • RHPLong Beach, Calif. (Wilson HS)

#27 • Tim Stewart • Sr. • INFSanta Ana, Calif. (UC Irvine)

#28 • Brant Rustich • RS Jr. • RHPEl Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont)

#29 • Jeff Rapoport • Fr. • OFWestlake Village, Calif. (Westlake HS)

#32 • Andy Suiter • RS Fr. • LHPWoodside, Calif. (Menlo HS)

#33 • Sam Ray • RS Jr. • CClayton, Calif. (Clayton HS)

#34 • Brendan Lafferty • RS So. • LHPRiverside, Calif. (Riverside Poly HS)

#35 • Jason Zinser • RS So. • RHPSan Diego, Calif. (La Jolla Country Day HS)

#36 • Dustin Quist • RS Fr. • OFFresno, Calif. (Central HS)

#38 • Garett Claypool • Fr. • RHPWest Hills, Calif. (El Camino Real HS)

#40 • Jason Novak • So. • RHPAgoura, Calif. (Agoura HS)

#41 • Kevin Brophy • Fr. • INFFontana, Calif. (AB Miller HS)

#44 • Gabe Cohen • Fr. • OFWoodland Hills, Calif. (El Camino Real HS)

#50 • Paul Schmidt • Sr. • LHPLas Vegas, Nev. (Mesa CC)

Head Coach John Savage3rd Season at UCLA

adjacent to the dugouts. Behind the center field fence is a fully-electronic scoreboard, providing line score, count, number of outs and other infor-mation about the game.

Since head coach John Savage took over the reigns of the program, prior the 2005 season, Jackie Robinson Stadium has received several makeovers, and larger renovations are expected in the near future. Most recently, in December 2006 the long-standing chain link fence backstop (featuring 18 vertical poles) was replaced by a state-of-the-art netting that is routinely used in major league ballparks.

Along with upgraded coaching offices and player locker rooms prior to the 2006 season, new batting cages were installed on the upper crest of the third base side of the stadium walkway and along the left field line (adjacent to foul territory). The upgraded cages feature new turf and netting as well as major-league quality dual-hitting stations. Also, the stadium’s infield was resodded, a new hitter’s eye was draped above the center field wall and the Bruin scoreboard received a well-deserved face lift.

Twenty years prior, at the end of the 1984 season, the second major phase of the stadium’s original construction was completed. A new club-

Entering its 27th season as UCLA’s home baseball field, Jackie Robinson Stadium provides the Bruins with one of the top college baseball fields in the nation. Located on the site of old Sawtelle Field, the stadium provides a comfortable setting to view UCLA games.

The stadium was made possible by a private gift from Hoyt Pardee (UCLA ’41), a classmate of Jackie Robinson. Without Hoyt, the stadium would not be a reality.

Set along trees in a natural environment, Jackie Robinson Stadium can host as many as 1,250 fans in stadium-style seats, installed prior to the 2006 season. It can also accommodate many more on grass slopes above each dugout and in the terrace area beyond center field. Each seat offers an excellent view of the symmetrical field. The eight-foot high fences are 330 feet from home plate down the lines, 365 feet in the power alleys and 390 feet in straight-away center field. A warning track surrounds the grass field. The padded backstop, built into the base of the stands, is 55 feet from home plate, providing adequate foul territory behind the plate.

Two cement walk-in dugouts provide comfortable accommodations for both teams, and large bullpen areas are located down the foul lines

house, press box, snack bar, and restrooms were added. The clubhouse is located among the trees behind the third base dugout (pictured above). The clubhouse also contains training and equipment rooms, a meeting room, and offices. The UCLA Baseball Hall of Fame includes plaques of all members. The trophy case houses photos of UCLA alums currently in the pros as well as the 1969, 1976, 1979, 1986 and 2000 Pac-10 cham-pionship trophies.

The main press box, located behind home plate, is flanked by two radio/television booths and provides space for media covering the Bruins. Excellent camera positions for television coverage are located atop both dugouts and on the concourse level. Controls for the professional public address system, electronic scoreboard and lighting systems are located in the main press box. The snack stand is located above the first base stands along with public restrooms and a pay phone.

Jackie Robinson Stadium - UCLA baseball’s sixth home field - can be accessed via the San Diego Freeway (405) and Wilshire Blvd. The stadium is located on Constitution Avenue (west off Sepulveda Blvd.) and is just minutes away from the UCLA campus.

The stadium was dedicated on Feb. 7, 1981 with an exhibition game between the Bruins and the Los Angeles Dodgers that drew 2,500 fans. The facility also hosted the 1986 West Coast Conference playoff game between Pepperdine and Loyola Marymount (attendance of 1,800). One week later, the stadium hosted the 1986 NCAA West Regional Tournament. Loyola Marymount, UC Santa Barbara, Hawaii, and UCLA participated in the tournament, won by Loyola Marymount. It marked the first time an NCAA Regional had been hosted in Los Angeles since USC’s Dedeaux Field hosted the 1978 District 8 Playoffs. The 1986 title game between Loyola Marymount and Hawaii drew a crowd of 1,815.

Jackie Robinson, for whom the stadium is named, was the first African-American baseball player to compete in the major leagues when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. As a student-athlete at UCLA, Robinson became the Bruins’ first four-sport letterman, playing football, basketball, track, and baseball. A bronze statue of Robinson is located near the con-cession stand on the concourse level. The statue was dedicated on April 27, 1985, before the UCLA-Arizona State game.

Year Record Games2006 19-12 312005 7-19 262004 17-13 302003 15-13 282002 13-16 292001 19-9 282000 20-10 301999 17-10 271998 15-12 271997 21-7 281996 19-11 301995 14-16 301994 14-15 29

UCLA at Jackie Robinson StadiumYear Record Games1993 19-11 301992 23-9 321991 13-15 281990 21-10 311989 17-15 321988 14-10 241987 20-6-1 261986 23-12 351985 19-9-1 291984 17-13 301983 17-13 301982 28-10 381981 13-18 31

26 Years, 454-314-2 record (.590)

Field (Site) yearsMoore Field (Vermont Avenue) 1920-29Campus Diamond (UCLA) 1930-32Sawtelle Field (VA Grounds) 1933-38Joe E. Brown Field (UCLA) 1939-63Sawtelle Field (VA Grounds) 1964-79Eddy D. Field Stadium (Pepperdine) 1980Jackie Robinson Stadium (VA Grounds) 1981-Present

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Jackie Robinson Stadium Collegiate FirstsFirst Collegiate Game: 2/14/81 (Pepperdine 9, UCLA 6)First Collegiate Pitch: Strike - UCLA’s Eric Broersma to batter John Damon (Tim Gudin, C).First Strikeout: UCLA’s Eric Broersma to Pepperdine’s John DamonFirst Hit: Pepperdine’s Ron Dearth off Eric Broersma (2nd inning)First UCLA Hit: Paul Conley off Pepperdine’s Jon Furman (3rd inning)First Run: Pepperdine’s John Wyman (RBI, Alan Ascherl) off Eric Broersma (3rd inning)First UCLA Run: David Montanari (RBI, Lindsay Meggs 3-run double), off Jon Furman (4th inning)First Home Run: UCLA’s Greg Norman (Mike Gallego on first base), off Chapman pitcher Charlie Deeds (4th inning), 2/18/81First UCLA Win: 2/18/81 (UCLA 10, Chapman 3)

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